LSU quarterback Joe Burrow received widespread criticism following his three-turnover performance against Florida last week. So, as he led LSU to a 36-16 win over No. 2 Georgia on Saturday, he made sure to soak up the positive attention in Baton Rouge.

Burrow pounded his chest and pointed at the crowd after giving the Tigers a 17-point lead with about nine minutes remaining after his second rushing touchdown of the game. Later, he sealed the win with a 59-yard read-option carry. He finished 15 of 30 for 200 yards through the air and amassed 66 yards on the ground.

LSU is now back in contention for a College Football Playoff appearance despite its recent loss to the Gators, though it would likely need to beat Alabama on Nov. 3 to get there. The Tigers now have three top-15 wins.

Here's how LSU claimed the victory (all times ET):

Final: LSU 36, Georgia 16

7:03 p.m.: Now it's over. LSU runs out the rest of the clock to cap a big-time victory.

6:59 p.m.: Fromm throws an ugly interception. This one looks over.

6:55 p.m.: Touchdown. Brossette finishes the job. LSU extends its lead to 36-16.

6:54 p.m.: Burrow has wheels! He carries it 59 yards on a read-option to set up first-and-goal.

4:54 p.m.: Another fourth-down conversion! That's the third successful try by LSU this half. The Tigers are in striking distance again.

4:48 p.m.: LSU is being aggressive despite its double-digit lead. The Tigers go for it on fourth down in their own half of the field, and they manage to move the chains. That was incredibly gutsy.

4:35 p.m.: Field goal. LSU tacks on to its surprising advantage. Can the visiting Bulldogs get back into this? The Tigers lead 13-0.

4:33 p.m.: Whoa! LSU with ANOTHER long passing play to enter Georgia territory again. Burrow found Justin Jefferson wide open, as Georgia's coverage was virtually nonexistent.

4:29 p.m.: Georgia's passing game has done very little so far. Fromm is 2 of 9 for 20 yards. The Bulldogs are forced to punt.

4:24 p.m.: Touchdown. After coming juuuuust short of the goal line on third down, LSU goes for it on fourth down and Burrow pounds it in himself with a keeper. After untangling from the scrum, the quarterback turns to the crowd and pumps his fist. LSU is up 10-0.

3:50 p.m.: Deep ball for Burrow! He finds Terrace Marshall Jr. for 37 yards down the sideline, and LSU is now in business.

3:44 p.m.: Tight end Isaac Nauta makes a 19-yard catch over the middle to move the Bulldogs near midfield, but on an ensuing third-and-10, Fromm overthrows wide receiver Mecole Hardman streaking toward the end zone. Hardman was completely open. A missed opportunity there.

3:42 p.m.: And LSU does nothing with its first possession. A three-and-out gives Georgia a chance to strike first.